Retraction

Thanks to superhero, Wonder Woman at A North American Patriot, I have removed my link to the Humane Society of the United States as well as pulling their logo. You can view my original blog entry here.

I have since contacted HSUS and they have assured me they will credit my charge card. I will let you know... In the meantime, if you should change your mind and redirect funds, Pet Finder is a sound organization.

You can contact HSUS @ 202-452-1100 or 1.800.486.2631.


Sept. 4: Connecticut medic Donna Nicholson gives water to surrey mules in the French Quarter as they roam New Orleans. AP

I hope Knucklehead is one of these fellas...



Hurricane Katrina victim Sondra Sercovich from Mandeville, Louisiana, waits in line for a food stamp application, and shows off her new furry friend 'Peanut', a 4-week old baby squirrel she rescued after the hurricane. The animal lover who has 11 cats, 12 tortoises, three dogs, two chameleons, and five children, has been keeping the squirrel warm on her chest, and will be intregrating the squirrel into the family.(AFP/Paul J. Richards)

Michael sent this one to me.

WWL 870 AM Radio - New Orleans

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An update, another of my colleagues has been in touch! An email from Charlie...

"I heard from Roger. He, his wife, and son rode out the storm in Alabama/Florida area. He was concerned about his dad, sister, and brother-in-law--thus he traveled the back-roads to his home area (major roads were off limits). Story Time: The 3 of them had decided to remain home. Storm got worse and 30 foot waves sent them to the roof. A big one carried them away, but they were able to grab another roof top. Next wave took them away again, but once again they were able to grab (all 3 of them) a floating deck and hold on while the wave returned to the gulf. At that point, they were able to run for their lives to a safe haven. I told Roger that I hoped after he hugged them, that he gave them a few choice words."

St. Louis Cathedral

Thank God.

From Reuters 09/04/05